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Nigerians mourn popular cancer patient

Mayowa Ahmed, before and after

This is sequel to the announcement of Mayowa's death by a family member via a series of tweets on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

Read some of the tributes below.

Popular social media critic, OluKemi Olunloyo however urged Ahmed's family to donate the funds raised through #savemayowa media campaign to research.

"Her family should donate the money they collected for research of vaginal cancers ovarian, cervical and uterine plus pap smears," she tweeted.

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She urged women to go for regular medical check up adding that Nigerians should not blame Linda Ikeji or Toyin Aimahkun for Mayowa's death.

Mayowa's story went viral after she uploaded an Instagram video soliciting for funds from good spirited Nigerians.

Over N32 million was raised after which an online campaign #savemayowa was launched.

May her soul Rest in Peace.

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